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Congratulations to our very own, Julie Plano, for her work on this recent JAMA Internal Medicine publication estimating the burden of COVID-19-associated illness, hospitalizations, deaths, and outpatient visits from Oct. 2022 - Sept. 2024. Check it out! jamanetwork.com/journals/jamai…

This year, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the EIP, a collab between @YaleSPH and @CTDPH. Read all about it in the Connecticut Epidemiologist Newsletter and thanks for following along with us all year! #s1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">my.visme.co/view/0vmry0z3-…

We’re wrapping up our 30thanniversary series by sharing how the Emerging Infections Program provides rapid responses to emerging health threats. Swipe through the timeline to learn more! 🧵

Today is #WorldAIDSDay! You will NOT get #HIV from: ✅ standing by your friend ✅ drinking tea together ✅ hugging ✅ shaking hands ✅ showing that you care This is how you can reduce your risk of getting it ⬇️

National Influenza Vaccination Week is Dec. 1st-5th! It's not too late to get your vaccine! Let this week serve as a reminder of the importance of annual Influenza vaccination for severe disease prevention. For more information about the vaccine, visit: #cdc_vaccine_basics_get_vaccinated-why-getting-vaccinated-is-important" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cdc.gov/flu/vaccines/i…

This Thanksgiving, don't invite foodborne illnesses to the dinner table! Keep you and your loved ones safe by following these food safety guidelines.

November is C. diff awareness month! Learn all about how the EIP monitors Clostridioides difficile infections to help understand where infections come from and how they can be prevented.

This year, World Pneumonia Day 2025 focuses on the vital topic of child survival. Pneumonia is a preventable and treatable disease that remains the leading cause of death in children under five.

Respiratory Virus Season is here! By following CDC recommended guidelines, you can reduce your risk of severe respiratory illness and hospitalization. To learn more about vaccines and other preventative measures visit: cdc.gov/respiratory-vi…

We’re wrapping up October by highlighting RSV-NET, an EIP program that monitors RSV-related hospitalizations and provides important data for estimating the effectiveness of protection measures like new vaccines. Swipe to learn more!

It's International Infection Prevention Week! Infection prevention and control practices affects hand hygiene, surgical site infections, injection safety, and more. This week we celebrate the impact of infection preventionists on protecting patients and healthcare workers! #IIPW

This month we are highlighting an EIP program that has been around for all 30 years of our history: Active Bacterial Core Surveillance. Read all about this project’s important work preventing severe illness from bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae!

Publication Alert! Data collected by the Yale EIP was used to estimate the risk of mpox associated with experiencing homelessness and engaging in transactional sex. Read about it here: doi.org/10.1016/j.socs…

Check out this informative video from the New England Journal of Medicine! Dr. Julie Barzilay breaks down how certain strains of HPV are linked to cancer, as well as the safety and efficacy of the HPV vaccine in reducing the risk of cervical neoplasia. youtu.be/NukU5pdLvzw?si…

Are you and your family up to date on routine vaccinations? August is National Immunization Awareness Month! This month is great time to check in with your healthcare provider and make sure you’re protected against key diseases.

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This month, we’re highlighting the FoodNet program’s work monitoring vibriosis, a foodborne illness that can be linked to warming water temperatures. Monitoring virbio illnesses may help us understand how climate change can impact local health. Swipe to learn more! 1/2

Publication Alert! A recent JAMA Network Open publication uses COVID-NET data to examine trends in pediatric COVID-19 hospitalization rates by race and ethnicity. Read about their very interesting findings here: doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.21009